Dr. April Toyer's area of specialization is pediatric dentistry. She is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Virginia Hospital Center, and Inova Fairfax Hospital. She completed her residency training at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Toyer accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers.

Dr. Swathi Reddy works as an orthodontist in Lorton, VA. Dr. Reddy's clinical interests encompass invisalign. She has received a 4.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. She is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers.

Dr. Gina Pham's area of specialization is pediatric dentistry. Her patients gave her an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. She honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, in addition to other insurance carriers.

Dr. Bich-Dao Nguyen is a general dentist. She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Nguyen honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers.

Dr. James Boudreau specializes in general dentistry and practices in Woodbridge, VA. Dr. Boudreau is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze.

Dr. Daniel Theberge's area of specialization is oral and maxillofacial surgery. His training includes a residency program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Theberge is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze. He is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital.

Dr. Raymond Haston works as a general dentist in Dale City, VA. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 3.0 stars out of 5. He is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers.

Dr. Lawrence Muller's area of specialization is general dentistry. Areas of expertise for Dr. Muller include dental implant surgery. Dr. Muller has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Muller accepts.

Dr. Samer Khattab is a dentist in Lorton, VA and Woodbridge, VA. The average patient rating for Dr. Khattab is 5.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Khattab takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers.

Dr. Emoke Basa is a dentist in Woodbridge, VA. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 4.5 stars out of 5. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Basa accepts.

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What is Dentistry?

A dentist provides oral (mouth) health care, ranging from routine cleanings all the way to oral surgery. Dentistry is about more than just teeth: dentists also care for a patient’s jaw, tongue, lips, and salivary glands; they even check for signs of disease in the head and neck.

A dentist has a number of jobs they perform to keep their patients healthy. They examine areas inside and around the mouth to look for unusual lumps or swelling that could indicate a problem, and they take biopsies if needed. They educate their patients not only about the daily care of their teeth and gums, but also about proper nutrition and not using tobacco. Of course, teeth are their main focus, and dentists know how to treat them right. A dentist can clean, repair, remove, replace, or reposition teeth in order to prevent and treat disease.

Some disorders of the mouth and teeth require special treatment and surgery. Although a general dentist can perform minor surgical procedures such as tooth extractions, when it comes to more specialized oral care, there are dentists who have chosen to focus their education and experience in certain areas. These subspecialties include:

Endodontics, the specialty that focuses on the pulp and nerves inside the tooth (endodontists often perform root canals)

Pediatric Dentistry, which is dental care specifically tailored towards children

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, which deals with surgery of the jaws and lower face; this can include everything from trauma after an accident to removal of wisdom teeth

Prosthodontics, the specialty of replacing missing teeth or bone within the mouth with prosthetics, or manufactured parts

Orthodontics, which involves aligning the teeth and shaping the jaw using braces

The health of the mouth can be a strong indicator of overall health. Dentists teach you how to take good care of your teeth, and they keep your mouth healthy and comfortable.